Another 230 build thread

[JBNeal]

That is timing chain cover related...not sure if all flatheads used the felt tho

[Hemibear426]

Thank you! 

[Dodgeb4ya]

That front crankshaft pulley felt started in 1953 I believe.I don't think it used on all models of flat head engines.

The backside of the hub/pulley had a stamped steel cup with four prongs that held the felt from turning in the pulley.

The felt rubbed up against the 1/2" flat on the timing cover....it acted as a dust seal.

Edited February 13, 2019 by Dodgeb4ya

[Hemibear426]

Gotch'a . I may use it as an ink blotter

[48Dodger]

Been enjoying the build Tom.

Remember you have a friend across the valley if you break something else and need a tough to find part.

At this point in our friendship, it ain't nothing but "shipping" cost and a cold soda. lol

 

48D

 

[tom'sB2B]

3 hours ago, 48Dodger said:

Been enjoying the build Tom.

Remember you have a friend across the valley if you break something else and need a tough to find part.

At this point in our friendship, it ain't nothing but "shipping" cost and a cold soda. lol

 

48D

 

Thanks Tim.

Look forward to seeing you at the bbq in April!

[Don Coatney]

22 hours ago, Hemibear426 said:

My gasket set contains a large felt gasket/seal. Does anybody know where it goes on the engine?

 

 

[Hemibear426]

Thank you so much! I really enjoyed looking at the photobucket too! Nice mopars.

[tom'sB2B]

I finally got it down to the exhaust shop this week. The guy did a great job. Nice and clean. Now I can hear that I need to check the valve clearances. I also noticed that I have a stuck rear brake. It was smoking by the time I got it drug home. 

Oh well. I’m much closer to getting it on the road.

Edited February 23, 2019 by tom'sB2B

[thebeebe5]

Nice to see it on the road!!

[Adam H P15 D30]

Will you be driving up to the Half Moon Bay show in April?  Hope to see you there

[Bob Riding]

On 2/21/2018 at 8:19 PM, tom'sB2B said:

Went by the machine shop to check on progress ( they’ve had the block and parts for over two weeks now). They said they had to hot tank the block and spray it out several times to get all the crap out ( no surprise). When in brought the block in, I expressed my concern that I thought it might be cracked. They magnaflux the block and head twice and found no cracks. 

So, that’s good news.

They cylinders will be bored .030

main and rods .010

head shaved .030

block shaved 0.010

 

 

I may be doing the same to my 230. What engine shop did you use? I am in central CA too, near Fresno, and the guy who rebuilt my '40 Dodge business coupe, Tex Davis, passed away a few years ago.

[tom'sB2B]

I used Marino's Automotive Machine in Watsonville CA. Very happy with their service. Very personable. They allowed me to buy my own parts to reduce prices and allowed me to follow along with the machining process. Not sure if they're too far away for you.

[Bob Riding]

2 hours ago, tom'sB2B said:

I used Marino's Automotive Machine in Watsonville CA. Very happy with their service. Very personable. They allowed me to buy my own parts to reduce prices and allowed me to follow along with the machining process. Not sure if they're too far away for you.

Cool. They are about 2 hrs away...Nice trip to the coast!